Dark chocolate also known as a Helathy Chocolate

Chocolate has gotten a lot of media coverage in
recent years because it's believed that it may help protect your
cardiovascular system. The reasoning being that the cocoa bean is rich
in a class of plant nutrients called flavonoids.

Flavonoids help protect plants from environmental
toxins and help repair damage. They can be found in a variety of foods,
such as fruits and vegetables. When we eat foods rich in flavonoids, it
appears that we also benefit from this "antioxidant" power.
Antioxidants are believed to help the body's cells
resist damage caused by free radicals that are formed by normal bodily
processes, such as breathing, and from environmental contaminants, like
cigarette smoke. If your body does not have enough antioxidants to
combat the amount of oxidation that occurs, it can become damaged by
free radicals. For example, an increase in oxidation can cause
low-density lipoprotein
, also known as "bad" cholesterol, to form
plaque on the artery walls
Dark chocolate helps keep your blood vessels healthy and your
circulation unimpaired to protect against type 2 diabetes. The
flavonoids in dark chocolate also help reduce insulin resistance by
helping your cells to function normally and regain the ability to use
your body's insulin efficiently. Dark chocolate also has a low glycemic
index, meaning it won't cause huge spikes in blood sugar.

Dark chocolate also known as a Helathy Chocolate
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